Why is Sardines de Bretagne classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

Sardines de Bretagne are placed in the NOVA 3 category because they are canned after being cooked and packed in oil, a typical processing step for fish products; the label reports zero additives, so the only ingredients are sardines, extra-virgin olive oil and salt.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

With 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the sardines contain far less sodium than most canned fish (average 5.32 g), making them a relatively safe option for people monitoring blood pressure, provided they are consumed in moderation and not combined with other salty foods.

Is Sardines de Bretagne suitable for keto, gluten-free, or vegan dietary patterns?

The product is keto-friendly due to its low carbohydrate (0 g) and high fat and protein content, it is naturally gluten-free, but it is not vegan or vegetarian because it contains fish.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 115 g (87 g net égoutté)

Sardines de Bretagne

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Sardines de Bretagne are French-caught sardines packed in extra-virgin olive oil, carry the MSC sustainable-fishery label and come in recyclable aluminium and cardboard packaging. They belong to the Fish Meat Eggs group, have a Nutri-Score of B, are classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, and provide about 24 g of protein per 100 g with moderate fat, low sugar and 0.9 g of salt. While the low salt level and absence of additives are positive, the product is a canned fish containing the fish allergen, which must be avoided by those with seafood sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal204 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish, Sardines de Bretagne contain virtually no sugar (0 g vs 0.98 g) and much less salt (0.9 g vs 5.32 g), about 33% more protein (24 g vs 18.05 g) and a higher fat content, delivering a more protein-rich but similarly calorie-dense profile.

Ingredients

_Sardines_(Sardina pilchardus), huile d'olive vierge extra* 19%, sel. *Tous ces ingrédients sont d'origine française excepté l'huile d'olive vierge extra qui provient d'Espagne. Zone de pêche FAO 27 : Océan Atlantique Centre-Est

84%

35%

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Carrefour, Reflets de France

115 g (57,5 g égoutté)